Let's talk about large gears. Not the size or scope or inspection process, but the forecast and market potential in areas that utilize
these massive components. We'll examine key industry segments like energy and mining and tap IHS Economics for a forecast for 2016 and 2017 (spoiler alert: it's not great). Additionally, we'll discuss some of
the critical factors influencing global big gear manufacturers Ferry-Capitain and Hofmann Engineering.

ISO 9000 is the latest hot topic in marketing and manufacturing circles. Everyone seems to be talking about it, but few seem to understand it completely. depending on whom one talks to, it's either the greatest thing to hit industry since the assembly line, another cash cow for slick consultants, a conspiracy on the part of Europeans to dominate global markets, or the next necessary step to compete in the global economy of the twenty-first century. It may be all of the above.

Easily one of the central issues
affecting U.S. manufacturing is what one might call the exports deficitâ€”the inability of American companies to sell products to, for instance, Asian markets, developing countries and other ports of callâ€”due to what they perceive to be unfair trade agreements and or policies.

Itâ€™s that even-numbered-year time-of-the-year again. The International Manufacturing Technology Show, IMTS 2008, is right around the corner. This 27th installment of the biennial trade show is focusing on connecting global technology.

Call it new wine in old bottles, or old wine in new bottles, but
gear skiving has certainly aged well over time. Gear skiving's evolution, perhaps gaining momentum most dramatically since around 2004, has ultimately led to rather dramatic technological advancement and cost saving in the manufacture of certain gears.

Itâ€™s happened to most manufacturers at one point or another. A defective
product comes back from a customer in
need of repair. Perhaps a bearing or a
gear drive has failed, and the customer
simply needs a replacement. Upon further
examination, the company realizes it was never one of its products in the
first place, but a fabricated copy that
snuck into the market. The manufacturing
community has been dealing with
counterfeit products for decades, but
used machinery dealers and Internet
shoppers seem to continuously get hit
by scam artists.

Before retiring from St. Louis Gear in 2000, Roy Harmon liked to tinker. Since
the customer base at the time was seasonal, Harmon was looking for a project to keep himself busy. The engineer decided to challenge himself
by designing a â€śSouth Pointing Chariot,â€ť a device he had read about in the book The Evolution of the Gear
Art by Darle Dudley.

The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to write all U.S. standards on gearing. However, in response to the growing interest in a global marketplace, AGMA became involved with the International Standards Organization (ISO) several years ago, first as an observer in the late 1970s and then as a participant, starting in the early 1980s. In 1993, AGMA became Secretariat (or administrator) for Technical Committee 60 of ISO, which administers ISO gear standards development.

The passage last year of both NAFTA and GATT has gone a long way toward leveling the playing field for American manufacturers and other hoping to compete in the global economy. Add to this news the fact that the domestic economy keeps growing, and it seems as though good times are ahead for the gear industry.

In this issue of Gear Technology, we are focusing on using computers to their greatest advantage in gear design and manufacturing. In a sense, that's old news. It's a cliche to suggest that computers make our work life easier and more productive. No company that wishes to remain competitive in today's global manufacturing environment can afford to be without computers in all their manifestations. We need them in the office; we need them next to our desks in place of drafting boards; we need them on the shop floor.

Although the cultures and areas of expertise of Solomon and Sun Tzu are worlds apart, the two offer similar opinions on the importance of seizing the moment. Their ancient wisdom may have increasing relevance to modern manufacturers in a global economy, particularly those contemplating whether now is the time to invest in capital equipment.

In todayâ€™s globalized manufacturing, all industrial products having dimensional constraints must undergo conformity specifications assessments on a regular basis. Consequently, (standardization) associated with GD&T (geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing) should be un-ambiguous and based on common, accepted rules. Of course gears - and their mechanical assemblies - are special items, widely present in industrial applications where
energy conversion and power transmission are involved.

â€śHighway vehicles release about
1.7 billion tons of greenhouse
gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere
each year â€” mostly in the form of
carbon dioxide (CO2) â€” contributing
to global climate change. The
CO2 emissions of a car are directly
proportional to the quantity of
fuel consumed by an engine. In 2013, U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from transportation were second only to the electricity sector â€” an increase of about 16% since 1990.â€ť (EPA.GOV).

The geometry of the bevel gear is quite complicated to describe mathematically, and much of the overall surface topology of the tooth flank is dependent on the machine settings and cutting method employed. AGMA 929-A06 â€” Calculation of Bevel Gear Top Land and Guidance on Cutter Edge Radius â€” lays out a practical approach for predicting the approximate top-land thicknesses at certain points of interest â€” regardless of the exact machine settings that will generate the tooth form. The points of interest that AGMA 929-A06 address consist of toe, mean, heel, and point of involute lengthwise curvature. The following method expands upon the concepts described in AGMA 929-A06 to allow the user to calculate not only the top-land thickness, but the more general case as well, i.e. â€” normal tooth thickness anywhere along the face and profile of the bevel gear tooth. This method does not rely on any additional machine settings; only basic geometry of the cutter, blank, and teeth are required to calculate fairly accurate tooth thicknesses. The tooth thicknesses are then transformed into a point cloud describing both the convex and concave flanks in a global, Cartesian coordinate system. These points can be utilized in any modern computer-aided design software package to assist in the generation of a 3D solid model; all pertinent tooth macrogeometry can be closely simulated using this technique. A case study will be presented evaluating the accuracy of the point cloud data compared to a physical part.

Recent history has taught us that global competition has become tougher and is a major concern of American gear manufacturers from abroad have invaded American markets with products designed in an environment where management of technology has been practiced effectively. If American companies intend to compete in the changing world market, they must acquire the technologies that will allow them to do so.

under pressure from numerous
market forces. The oil sector's
decline, weakened global economies
(particularly China) and local government policies outnumber and outweigh relieving forces such as the FAST Act, leaving the industry in a general downturn. The outlook has yet to become truly grim, but companies are beginning to scale back.

In March 1989, the U.S. Trade Representative requested the U.S. International Trade Commission to conduct an investigation and prepare a report on the competitive position of the U.S. gear industry in U.S. and global markets.

India is rapidly turning into a global manufacturing hub, thanks to the countryâ€™s manufacturing and engineering
capabilities, vast pool of skilled expertise and its size. These qualities offer it a strategic advantage for the manufacturing segment. A large number of international companies in varied
segments have already set up a manufacturing base in India and others are following suit. It only makes sense to bring this industry segment together under one roof to discuss the current
trends and technology prevalent to the marketplace. IPTEX 2012 is scheduled from February 9â€“11, 2012 at the Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai, India.

For a high-speed gearbox, an important part of power losses is due to the mesh. A global estimation is not possible and an analytical approach is necessary with evaluations of three different origins of power losses: friction in mesh contact, gear windage and pumping effect between teeth.

Never have so few served so many. That, in essence, describes gear makers
and the role they play in our world.
Think of itâ€”although the gear cutting
industry represents much less than one
percent of the global workforceâ€”the
gears it produces are what make things
run in practically every industry and
profession imaginable. From bulldozers
to Rolexes, gears are an integral part of the mix.

The global wind energy market has seen average growth rates of 28 percent over the last 10 years, according to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), creating major challenges for the component supply industry. GWEC also forecasts an average growth rate of 22 percent for the next five years, which if realized, will continue to put pressure on suppliers of turbine components.

Generating gear grinding is one of the most important finishing processes for small and medium-sized gears, its process design often determined by practical knowledge.
Therefore a manufacturing simulation with the capability to calculate key values for the process â€” such as the specific material removal rate â€” is developed here. Indeed, this
paper presents first results of a model for a local analysis of the value. Additionally, an empirical formula â€” based on a multiple regression model for a global value describing the process â€” is provided.

Make no mistake -- lean manufacturing is here to stay. And no wonder. As a fiercely competitive global economy continues to alter companiesâ€™ â€śMain Streetâ€ť thinking, that relatively new dynamic is spurring the need for â€śI-need-it-yesterdayâ€ť production output. And for increasingly more industries -- big or small -- that means getting as lean as you can, as fast as you can.

Electrification has already started to have a noticeable impact on the global automotive industry. As a result, the drivetrains of hybrid (HEV) and full electric vehicles (EV) are facing many challenges, like increased requirements for NVH in high speed e-Drives and the need for performance improvements to deal with recuperation requirements. Motivated by the positive validation results of surface densified manual transmission gears which are also applicable for dedicated hybrid transmissions (DHTs) like
e-DCTs, GKN engineers have been looking for a more challenging application
for PM gears within those areas.

"We have met the enemy and he is us," says Pogo, the cartoon character. The enemy is the crisis in our educational system, and "crisis" is the only term that accurately describes the situation. It is every bit as serious, if not more so, than the crisis that followed the Soviet launching of Sputnik in 1957 - and for many of the same reasons. Our failing public education system threatens our position int he global political and business arenas; and this time, it's not just the Soviets or the Japanese who need to be taken seriously as competitors. Every country int he world that graduates better prepared students than we do - and there are a great many of them - has us at a competitive disadvantage.

Throughout the history of civilization attempts have been made to limit the number of the measuring systems in use with the result that today only two systems, English and metric, are practiced in the industrial nations. Globally, the metric system has been gaining ground, and the English system has been losing it. As of 1986, only the United States, Burma and Brunei remain uncommitted to metric conversion in the sense that no government controlled deadlines for the conversion have been established.

Although typically considered a late bloomer in the call to wind energy arms, the United States is now the
number one wind power producer in the world with over 25,000 MW installed by the end of 2008, according to the Global Wind Energy Council in January 2009.

Having outlasted the worldwide Great Recession, the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) forecasts a constant growth in wind energy, i.e.: "increase in worldwide capacity to 460,000 MW by 2015."

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Gleason CorporationGleason Corporation's mission is to provide Total Gear Solutions to its global customer base. Gleason is a world leader in the development, manufacture and sale of gear production machinery and related equipment. The Company's products are used by customers in automotive, truck, aircraft, agriculture, mining, energy, construction, power tool and marine industries and by a diverse set of customers serving various industrial equipment markets. Gleason has manufacturing operations in Rochester, New York; Rockford, Illinois; Dayton, Ohio; Munich and Ludwigsburg, Germany; Studen, Switzerland; Bangalore; India, and Suzhou, China and has sales and service offices throughout North and South America, Europe and in the Asia-Pacific region.

Ipsen, Inc.Backed by nearly 70 year of experience, it is our mission to strengthen heat treatment through expert-driven solutions. Much like our founder, Harold Ipsen, we believe that innovation drives excellence. We are committed to delivering proven technology for a range of applications that enable you to transform space exploration, improve titanium medical implants and develop more efficient cars and jet engines. Whether it is our versatile heat treatment systems or advanced process technology, we aspire to provide cutting-edge solutions that continuously improve and refine your operations. With an extensive network of global locations and partnerships in America, Europe and Asia, along with representation in 34 countries, we are able to provide unmatched service and support for all of your needs. Learn more at <a href="http://www.IpsenUSA.com">www.IpsenUSA.com</a>.

KAPP NILESThe KAPP Group offers innovative technologies and systems for high precision hard finishing of gears and profiles. Beginning in 1926 with the development of NILES generating grinding technology for manufacturing high precision gears, NILES quickly became one of the world&#039;s leading manufacturers of gear grinding machines.

SECO/Vacuum Technologies LLCSECO/Vacuum Technologies (SVT) is a new company from SECO/WARWICK designed to provide vacuum furnaces and related professional services in North America to ensure that we deliver the best experience to our American customers:
Focusing on North America for sales and support; Offering production-size demonstration furnaces for process validation; Expediting delivery of all components, controls, and support documentation; Providing US-based local service teams, including installation and maintenance support; Including aggressive pricing and delivery programs to meet your project needs.

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CENTA Corp.Global leader in the innovation and manufacture of flexible couplings, torsional couplings, and drive shaft solutions for marine and industrial applications.

Dorris Gear DrivesOver 60 years ago, Dorris implemented the Shaft Mount Gear Drive that soon became the industry standard. The Dorris product line is all American Made. The line features Shaft Mounts, along with Base Type and Screw Conveyor Drives. Companies from the largest mills, to the smallest manufacturers, rely on Dorris to satisfy their gear drive needs.

Gear Motions, Inc.Gear Motions is a leading gear manufacturer specializing in supplying custom cut and ground gears. Whether we're manufacturing your gear complete from start to finish or working from your blanks, our wide range of precision gear manufacturing capabilities and services deliver quality gears to meet almost any application.

NSK CorporationNSK is a global manufacturer of bearings and other motion & control products. It operates 51 manufacturing facilities worldwide and 12 global technology centers of excellence that draw from world-leading industry knowledge and manufacturing experience. NSK's dedication to engineering innovation results in state-of-the-art products designed to improve performance and extend service life. NSK's unique Asset Improvement Program helps customers improve productivity and efficiency to significantly reduce operating costs. The company's industry and process-specific expertise and solutions are applied to identify and solve problems that are limiting productivity. This enables customers to achieve improved performance, enhanced competitiveness and increased profitability.

Sesame Motor Corp.Sesame Motor Corporation was founded in 1990 as a manufacturer of motors and gear reducers in Taiwan with its efforts and innovation to obtain compliment and constant growth. Sesame Motor uses world class manufacturing and Enterprise Resource Planning system to build AC/DC motors and precision gear reducers in new factory built in 2009 to be one of the leading makers in motor and gear driving industry.

WD Bearing AmericaWD bearing is a technology-oriented group company, specialized in R&D,
manufacturing, sales and service of high quality bearings.
In order to make WD as a symbol of quality, WD keeps investing in
advanced CNC equipment and comprehensive precision inspection devices.
We commit ourselves to building a high quality employee team and bringing
in advanced technique of manufacturing and management from USA, Europe
and Japan.